Deservedness

The thought that one is owed, or deserves something, anything, in life is nonsensical.

Every person believes that they do not deserve affliction upon their life, in anyway. They do not believe that life is "fair" and that what has been bestowed upon them is unjust. Sickness, pain, death, and imperfect life situations are thought to be someone else's burden. They also believe that good things should happen for them, and that life should go according to their vision.

The truth is, we don't deserve anything good in our lives at all. Anything we do obtain that is fruitful in this life, is through love of one another, and of God. So how can people choose to think that they have a right to something in their life without God? He is life, and without Him we have nothing, and are no one, and deserve nothing but what the world lends us. Believing that you deserve food, shelter, money, clothes, cars, and anything else special, is naive. God has given those things to you, because he trusts that you will take care of these things, and do good for your neighbour with them. Its really not all about possessions, although they are a big part of life, its about being content with everything God has given you. That is somthing that I, and almost everyone else in this modern world struggle with: having enough. Understanding that God has a purpose for you in your life, the way you are and with the tools (skills, characteristics, possessions) you need, is an important thing to grasp. Without that concept we are solely relying on ourselves and that belief goes no where. So instead of thinking about things that are not fair, or that you deserve somthing in life, try to think about what you can do for someone else with the abilities you have.

We all deserve death for our in-born imperfections and the things we do to others and to God, but through what Jesus has done on the cross for us, the sting of death has no grip upon our lives. Living with the perspective that God has placed you in your situation for a reason, will change your perspective on deservedness.